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Deliver approved community fitness programs

Deliver approved community fitness programs

Unit of competency
National Code
SISFFIT311A
State Code
D6227
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
28/11/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
092103 - Sports Coaching, Officiating And Instruction
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to deliver an approved community fitness program designed to promote wellbeing and increase physical activity levels. This unit focuses on the skills needed to deliver programs that are low intensity, in order to minimise risk and enable delivery to general populations, and to monitor and report on the program outcomes to the approving authority. Program evaluation remains the responsibility of the approving authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for program delivery.
  • 1.1. Obtain confirmation that the program is approved by an approving authority.
  • 1.2. Confirm venue or facility requirements and resources required for program delivery.
  • 1.3. Confirm access to the venue or facility meets the needs and requirements of the clients according to organisational policies and procedures and legislation and regulatory requirements.
2. Deliver approved community fitness program.
  • 2.1. Screen clients according to program guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.2. Deliver pre-session instructions according to program and venue or facility requirements.
  • 2.3. Explain and demonstrate the program using a appropriate instructional techniques.
  • 2.4. Explain and demonstrate the correct use of any equipment required for the program according to manufacturer's instructions and organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.5. Show sensitivity to cultural and social differences.
3. Monitor and modify the activities.
  • 3.1. Monitor exercise intensity, technique and safety of clients continuously throughout the program according to program guidelines.
  • 3.2. Deliver effective and positive feedback to clients regarding correct program intensity or technique.
  • 3.3. Modify activities as required to ensure program continues to meet the needs and requirements of clients and minimise injuries.
4. Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the program.
  • 4.1. Seek and respond to feedback from clients.
  • 4.2. Identify modifications to instructional technique in response to feedback.
  • 4.3. Identify aspects needing further emphasis or development and document for reporting to approving authority as required.
  • 4.4. Maintain records according to program guidelines and organisational policies and procedures.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Approving authority may include:
state or federal government department
peak fitness body
community organisation
statutory authority.
Venue or facility may include:
community hall
council facility
fitness centre
aquatic centre.
Venue or facility requirements may include:
entry charge
needs of other facility users
emergency evacuation
access.
Resources may include:
facilities
equipment
finance
personnel
transport and related logistical requirements.
Access may include:
stairs
ramps
lift
vicinity to public transport
parking.
Clients may include:
inactive
active
age specific groups
gender specific groups
experienced or inexperienced
specific cultural or social groups.
Organisational policies and procedures may include
Occupational Health and Safety
training
privacy
venue hire
recording and reporting
communication protocols
security
emergency
first aid
use care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
Legislation and regulatory requirements may include:
Occupational Health and Safety
duty of care
privacy
anti-discrimination
copyright
licensing
child protection
trade practices
consumer protection
environmental
business registration and licences.
Cultural and social differences may include
modes of greeting, farewelling and conversation
body language, including use of body gestures
formality of language
clothing
Pre-session instructions must include:
personal introduction
verbal pre-screen
session level outline
emergency procedures
appropriate and safe footwear and clothing
rests
correct exercise techniques and breathing.
Instructional techniques may include:
teaching position
session organisation and formation
mirror imaging
verbal and non-verbal communication
demonstration
motivational strategies,
Equipment may include:
balls, rings and sticks
dumbbells and barbells
noodles
resistance bands
stability balls and discs
mats
chairs
benches
heart rate monitors
sound and microphone.
Monitor may include:
talk test
heart rate
breathing frequency
rate of perceived exertion.
Feedback may include:
verbal
written.
Records may include:
written
electronic
oral recording.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
delivers, monitors and adjusts an approved community fitness program which effectively meets the needs and requirements of the participant group while maintaining the integrity of the program
identifies and implements organisational, program and facility requirements, including the safe use of any required equipment, to maintain the safety of clients.
maintains accurate records of program delivery and modification
shows sensitivity to social and cultural differences.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
clients in an approved community fitness program
resources for the conduct of the community fitness program such as a venue or facility and any required equipment
documentation related to an approved community fitness program.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of delivery of approved community fitness programs
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the purpose, aims and allowable modifications to the program to meet the needs of the target group
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISFFIT309A Plan and deliver group exercise sessions.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7895 SRFCFP001A Deliver an approved community fitness program to promote wellbeing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVD50 SISFFIT011 Instruct approved community fitness programs Unit of competency